NHMC Celebrates Latinas for Latino/x/e Heritage Month 

September 15, 2022

A Statement  from Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC)

Each year from September 15 through October 15, the United States has the privilege to celebrate Latino/x/es, and learn more about the incredible and beautiful diverse cultures in our vibrant community. While this month is so important for both Latino/x/es and allies, we know that one month is not enough! For us, every day is a celebration of our families, cultures, and passion.

This year, in particular, I am excited to celebrate Latinas. In fact, I’m calling it the year of the Latina! At NHMC, we kicked off Latino/x/e Heritage Month with our Impact Awards Gala, honoring the accomplishments and talent of Latino/x/es in Hollywood. Not only did we have phenomenal Latina EmCees and honorees, but the entire event was put together by our majority Latina team.

I’m so proud to be Latina at a time when the world is finally catching up to our power and impact. With each additional Latina in a leadership position, we begin to heal as a community. Silenced and disregarded for much too long, amidst a year of attacks on our bodily autonomy and fundamental rights, Latinas are overdue for recognition, investment, and elevation.

So help us celebrate this year by uplifting Latinas in your life. It can be as easy as submitting their name for an opportunity or as grand as investing in a Latina’s big idea. Happy Latino/x/e Heritage Month, familia!

Yours in the Movement,

Brenda Victoria Castillo

President & CEO

National Hispanic Media Coalition

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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